The national debt is a gigantic fraud to disguise the fact that every dollar in circulation is nothing but a certificate of debt, by pretending that the dollars of hoarders which are lent back to the Treasury at interest instead of delivered as revenue are magically transformed into something else. Imagine that holy water is something else as a result of being blessed. Shame on people making fun of MAGA for believing fictions.
Rep. Greene's 'Jewish Space Lasers' Controversy ... https://www.newsweek.com › ... › Racism Feb 2, 2023 — Greene promoted an antisemitic conspiracy theory involving a wealthy Jewish banking family and "lasers or blue beams of light" from space in ...
We don't yet know whether this will be a felony or misdemeanor indictment. From what I know, the felony charge would be hard to prove and having Trump found Not Guilty would be the same sort of political liability the impeachments were. OTOH, The Guardian thinks Trump will seek to delay the trial, which suggests concern about a possible Guilty verdict.
I understand that there are indications of a felony indictment, which would require a second crime; and it is not evident what that second crime would be--but there are choices available. All will be revealed after the indictment is unsealed (after Trump is arrested). ---Alan
Yes, we've heard that the felony charge will be based on the claim that Trump's labelling he payment to Cohen as "legal expenses" was intended to conceal Cohen's illegal campaign contribution. But among other problems, that requires proof of intent.
CNN: “The legal action against Trump jolts the 2024 presidential campaign into a new phase – where the former president has vowed to keep running in the face of criminal charges.”
Blind hoss runnin’ in a big mud hole—Doo-dah! doo-dah! Can’t touch bottom wid a ten foot pole—Oh! doo-dah-day!
Colbert? The mind boggles. Thanks for all the links, listener. As for the witch hunt, how you gonna catch a witch if you don't hunt? In case you need to refresh your recollection on hunting witches, here is the Dover edition of the Malleus Maleficarum [Click] —Alan P.S.: I have always found Dover to be an excellent source of important reprints.
I began my celebration by finishing off a bag of potato chip flavored potato chips; I think I will now proceed to some good nibbling cheese, and maybe some salami. ---Alan
"In modern times, the [Malleus Maleficarum] has often been viewed as a typical inquisitorial manual, a perception that many historians have refuted. According to Jenny Gibbons:
in the 1970s, when feminist and Neo-Pagan authors turned their attention to the witch trials, the Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches) was the only manual readily available in translation. Authors naively assumed that the book painted an accurate picture of how the Inquisition tried witches. Heinrich Kramer, the text's demented author, was held up as a typical inquisitor. His rather stunning sexual preoccupations were presented as the Church's "official" position on witchcraft. Actually the Inquisition immediately rejected the legal procedures Kramer recommended and censured the inquisitor himself just a few years after the Malleus was published. Secular courts, not inquisitorial ones, resorted to the Malleus."
---Alan (who learns something every day if he isn't careful)
DeSantis’ Disney Board Might Be Powerless [Click] Hey, only for thirty years. . .
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Debt Talks Are Frozen as House Republicans Splinter [Click] Whoda thunk?
ReplyDelete—-Alan
The national debt is a gigantic fraud to disguise the fact that every dollar in circulation is nothing but a certificate of debt, by pretending that the dollars of hoarders which are lent back to the Treasury at interest instead of delivered as revenue are magically transformed into something else.
ReplyDeleteImagine that holy water is something else as a result of being blessed.
Shame on people making fun of MAGA for believing fictions.
DeleteRep. Greene's 'Jewish Space Lasers' Controversy ...
https://www.newsweek.com › ... › Racism
Feb 2, 2023 — Greene promoted an antisemitic conspiracy theory involving a wealthy Jewish banking family and "lasers or blue beams of light" from space in ...
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Manhattan Grand Jury has voted to indict DT!
ReplyDeleteBreaking News
DeleteThe Guardian
DeleteCBS News
DeleteGot popcorn? Champagne? Might have to open the 10 yo Madeira.
DeleteNBC News
DeleteBREAKING: TRUMP INDICTED IN NEW YORK [Click] Stormy Daniels hush money case.
Delete—Alan
That would indicate that they voted to indict TFG on Monday, I think.
Delete---Alan
So I chose the wrong indictment (Atlanta) for the pool; maybe it will be the second!
Delete---Alan
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DeleteAlan...you still win (we all do), so party anyway! It feels so good to see SOMETHING FINALLY HAPPEN!!
DeleteWe don't yet know whether this will be a felony or misdemeanor indictment. From what I know, the felony charge would be hard to prove and having Trump found Not Guilty would be the same sort of political liability the impeachments were. OTOH, The Guardian thinks Trump will seek to delay the trial, which suggests concern about a possible Guilty verdict.
DeleteI understand that there are indications of a felony indictment, which would require a second crime; and it is not evident what that second crime would be--but there are choices available. All will be revealed after the indictment is unsealed (after Trump is arrested).
Delete---Alan
Yes, we've heard that the felony charge will be based on the claim that Trump's labelling he payment to Cohen as "legal expenses" was intended to conceal Cohen's illegal campaign contribution. But among other problems, that requires proof of intent.
DeleteCNN: “The legal action against Trump jolts the 2024 presidential campaign into a new phase – where the former president has vowed to keep running in the face of criminal charges.”
ReplyDeleteBlind hoss runnin’ in a big mud hole—Doo-dah! doo-dah!
Can’t touch bottom wid a ten foot pole—Oh! doo-dah-day!
----Alan [with apologies to Stephen Foster]
I bet Stephen Foster would grin.
DeleteSure gonna watch Colbert tonight!
Colbert? The mind boggles. Thanks for all the links, listener. As for the witch hunt, how you gonna catch a witch if you don't hunt?
DeleteIn case you need to refresh your recollection on hunting witches, here is the Dover edition of the Malleus Maleficarum [Click]
—Alan
P.S.: I have always found Dover to be an excellent source of important reprints.
I began my celebration by finishing off a bag of potato chip flavored potato chips; I think I will now proceed to some good nibbling cheese, and maybe some salami.
Delete---Alan
The NHK afternoon news is on now; Trump's indictment was the top story.
Delete---Alan
From Wikipedia:
Delete"In modern times, the [Malleus Maleficarum] has often been viewed as a typical inquisitorial manual, a perception that many historians have refuted. According to Jenny Gibbons:
in the 1970s, when feminist and Neo-Pagan authors turned their attention to the witch trials, the Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches) was the only manual readily available in translation. Authors naively assumed that the book painted an accurate picture of how the Inquisition tried witches. Heinrich Kramer, the text's demented author, was held up as a typical inquisitor. His rather stunning sexual preoccupations were presented as the Church's "official" position on witchcraft. Actually the Inquisition immediately rejected the legal procedures Kramer recommended and censured the inquisitor himself just a few years after the Malleus was published. Secular courts, not inquisitorial ones, resorted to the Malleus."
---Alan (who learns something every day if he isn't careful)
Isn't it time for TFG to wing away on Trump Force One? Asking for a friend.
Delete---Alan
(Susan) I am sure there must be a bucket around somewhere in need of kicking.
DeleteManhattan Trump Grand Jury Digs Into Second Trump Sex Hush Money Case [Click]
ReplyDelete—Alan
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Delete👍👍
When I called my ex tonight for the wellness check, got a half hour of screaming, so I'd say this has upset the Rs no end.
ReplyDelete^puddle
ReplyDeleteAnd there is a lot more to come. People who are overcome by emotion are unlikely to act effectively. But thanks for the field report.
Delete----Alan